The mystic marriage of Saint Catherine 1545 - 1555

"The Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine" is a pen and ink drawing on paper by Andrea Schiavone, also known as Andrea Meldola. This drawing, which is located at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, depicts the marriage of Saint Catherine of Alexandria to Christ. The composition is dominated by the figure of Christ, who appears as a young man, with a halo above his head. On his right, Saint Catherine kneels while holding a ring offered by Christ. An angel descends from the sky as a witness to the marriage. This drawing is a testament to Schiavone's skill as a draftsman and his understanding of the human form, as he was a well-known artist during the Renaissance.